Ms. Stacy Dong, Trade and Policy Manager, German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) China, spoke about \u2018New Mobility in the New Era of Automotive Industry\u2019 and gave an overview of the automotive market situation in Germany and China. Then she introduced the mega trends of new mobility, namely electrification and digitalisation<\/strong> and the opportunities and challenges, such as cleaner energy with less dependency on fossil fuels, cleaner driving with less emissions in use phase, and more efficient traffic decision making, while also dealing with EV safety and performance and material recycling, and cybersecurity. Dong pointed out that German manufacturers are the driving force for electromobility in Europe and German brands still hold the biggest oversea market shares<\/strong> in China and many other export markets.<\/p>\nAt the same time, Dong said that China\u2019s 30.60 goals represent an ongoing challenge for German OEMs and suppliers. Automotive decarbonisation needs global solutions across entire value chains. It should be built on a three-pillar approach<\/strong> where manufacturers not only provide electric vehicles<\/strong> and intelligent and connected vehicles (ICV) as a green product, but also reduce the corporate carbon footprint by implementing green production<\/strong> processes (Scope I & II), and ensure green supply chains<\/strong>, incl. supplier selection, logistics, and more (Scope III).<\/p>\n<\/div>Agile transformation as a key to success<\/h3><\/div>Mr. Kai-Marcel Dodel, General Manager, ZF Transmissions Shanghai presented \u201cOpportunities of the Transformation to Mobility 4.0\u201d from a technology supplier perspective. He talked about next generation mobility and related opportunities and challenges, in particular those faced by a tier one automotive supplier. After discussing the pros and cons of different power sources and engines, e.g. battery, synthetic fuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, etc., Dodel talked about transformation in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n
Considering the fast-changing market and increasing demand for innovative solutions on the way to the next generation of mobility, Dodel sees the agile transformation of companies as a key success factor. This includes four areas of transformation, i.e. product, flexible operations, digitalization and people<\/strong>.<\/p>\nDodel\u2019s suggestions for German companies also evolve around agility: take a positive glass-half-full approach; seek for new opportunities; set flexibility as priority; empower your team and supporters; and don\u2019t get distracted by the \u201cdaily noise\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Mr. Michael Chen, Partner, Ernst & Young, presented current market developments and its effects on the mobility sector. He outlined three elements that are redefining transportation and the automotive industry in China:<\/p>\n
Digitization, CASE Mobility (Connected, Autonomous, Sharing and Electrification), and Smart City\/Smart Car.
\nIt became clear that the whole mobility industry is turning to be more digital, customer centric, and service oriented<\/strong>. Data is becoming the critical asset for transforming OEM\u2019s traditional operation models and develop new technological applications.<\/p>\nAn increasing number of smart cities are the platform to grow opportunities for IOT, AI, and Big Data. At the same time mobility concepts are expanding, e.g. micro mobility options represent an exciting, eco-friendly and affordable travel alternative.<\/p>\n
Summarizing, Chen outlined diverse approaches to address the industry changes and utilize the \u2018China opportunity\u2019 on a company\u2019s strategic chessboard. Digitization, CASE and Double-Smart developments are challenging companies\u2019 strategic transformation, but at the same time offering manifold opportunities for new innovative initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The seminar marked the fifth event of a China 30.60 series<\/strong>, jointly hosted by German Centre Beijing<\/strong> and AHK Greater China<\/strong>.<\/p>\nDetails on the series can be found here:<\/p>\n<\/div>
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